Bitcoin recently surged past $99,000, marking a significant rebound for the world’s largest cryptocurrency.
This upswing follows key developments that appear to have fueled renewed investor optimism.
Donald Trump’s announcement of a pro-crypto nominee for SEC chair, coupled with a dovish tone from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, contributed to the bullish momentum.
Additionally, substantial inflows into BlackRock’s Bitcoin Spot ETFs further bolstered market sentiment. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin’s price has climbed by almost 3.5%, with altcoins registering even greater gains.
However, the rally also triggered a wave of liquidations across the broader cryptocurrency market.
In the last 24 hours, liquidations reached $457.12 million, with $238.64 million coming from long positions, and 218.49 million in shorts. Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana were among the most liquidated assets during this volatile period.
European banking giant UniCredit is preparing to offer its professional clients a new investment product linked to BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), according to a report by Bloomberg.
Connecticut has officially distanced itself from government adoption of digital assets like Bitcoin. On June 30, Governor Ned Lamont signed House Bill 7082 into law, placing sweeping restrictions on how the state and its agencies can engage with cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin giant Strategy has added another 4,980 BTC to its reserves in a purchase worth approximately $531.9 million, according to Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.
According to renowned market veteran Peter Brandt, trading isn’t the path to prosperity for the vast majority of people.